Top things to do in 2017 in the Baltimore area

Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun

Choose from more than 100 Baltimore restaurants, where you can indulge in two-course lunch and brunch menus priced under $20 and three-course dinners for under $35. Special prices for wine and beer pairings will be available at somw restaurants. Jan. 13-22. Various locations. (Surrounding counties will hold their own restaurant weeks, too. Find dates here.)

Choose from more than 100 Baltimore restaurants, where you can indulge in two-course lunch and brunch menus priced under $20 and three-course dinners for under $35. Special prices for wine and beer pairings will be available at somw restaurants. Jan. 13-22. Various locations. (Surrounding counties will hold their own restaurant weeks, too. Find dates here.)

The 17th annual parade will feature more than 50 organizations and groups. Noon-2 p.m. Jan. 16. The parade starts at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Eutaw Street and travels south to Baltimore Street. Free. promotionandarts.org

The 17th annual parade will feature more than 50 organizations and groups. Noon-2 p.m. Jan. 16. The parade starts at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Eutaw Street and travels south to Baltimore Street. Free. promotionandarts.org

The new year is here, and it's likely that while you were busy thinking of a list of resolutions, you forgot to map the fun part — your plans. Lucky for you, we have you covered, with a list of some of the top 2017 events to look forward to. And plenty of them can tie in with your new goals, too. Want to laugh more? Check out the comedy shows happening this year. Looking to get serious about your fitness? Opt for a fun 5K or set your eyes (and legs) on the Baltimore Running Festival in October. And if you're just looking to have a good time, well there's plenty of that here, too. (For big upcoming concerts, check out this gallery.)

This is by no means an exhaustive selection — and the events here are subject to change. But this gallery should help you start planning a fun and fulfilling new year. Don't feel like clicking through the gallery? You can also find a list version here.